Start-Ups Step In To Plug Gaps In India's Cyber Security Shield
Summary
The risk of data leak and hacking by cyber criminals is increasing as smartphones become more and more complex and internet penetration widens. India saw 53,000 incidents of cyber attacks last year, most of them allegedly coming from China, according to data released by the government. Although computers and smartphones have eased life, many of them leak information, making the digital world a vulnerable place, they say. "Traditionally, we have been very dependent on other nations like Israel for imports, but now start-ups are producing world-class products," said Samir Datt, chief executive of cyber security firm Forensics Guru. "Technology is changing and innovations are happening at a much faster pace than making equipment for defence," Mr Rai said.